The flow field for the Vernier Reaction Control System (VRCS) jets of the Space Shuttle Orbiter has been calculated from the nozzle throat to the far-field region. The calculations involved the use of recently improved rocket engine nozzle/plume codes. The flow field is discussed, and a brief overview of the calculation techniques is presented. In addition, a proposed on-orbit plume measurement experiment, designed to improve future estimations of the Vernier flow field, is addressed.


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    Title :

    Flow field description of the Space Shuttle Vernier reaction control system exhaust plumes


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    Publication date :

    1987-06-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English